Wolves beat Manchester United 2-0 at Molinine, the first home game through Vitor Pereira in the lead.
Matheus Cunha (58) scored straight from a corner before Hwang Hee-chan (90+9) sealed the win on the counter in added time.
But all this followed the red card by Bruno Fernandes (47) for a warning; The dismissal of United’s captain of the season.
The defeat continued Ruben Amorim’s difficult start at United, who dropped to 14th. Meanwhile, Wolves jumped above Leicester and out of the Premier League relegation zone.
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Wolves 2 Manchester United 0: What was Fernandes doing? An olimpico problem, what next for Amorim?
You can probably believe how Manchester United fans feel after all this, but it’s rarely useful to watch too.
Here is a taste of the action from subscribers on our Discuss tab:
? David M: “United are going to lose the next 3 games. Can a manager waste 8 of the first 12 games?”
? Ziyad t: “Well, it’s darkArray. . . I don’t know what the most productive United of the season can expect at the moment. “
? Mahesh K: “It’s smart that we don’t have a new rebound manager. This would be a misstep that will solve our long-term challenges. Amorim wants to earn his bacon now or lose all the smart credits in his career so far. The challenge It’s that he doesn’t have anyone else to upgrade underperforming players.
“All our four attackers have not clicked. Beyond Mainoo and Ugarte, there is nobody in midfield. That central defenders have been disrupted by illness or injuries, and that is three games goalkeepers have ruined for us. The captain has not showed any maturity…
“It’s the upper tension that won’t get worse anytime soon. “
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All of a sudden, it’s quite the tricky start at Manchester United for Ruben Amorim.
He is the first Manchester United manager to lose goals from his first 10 games in the club’s rate in all competitions, since Walter Crickmer in January 1932, who lost six.
It’s not a wonderful record for their captain, but it’s still bad for Bruno Fernandes, who is the first United player to be sent off 3 times in a season in all competitions, since Nemanja Vidic in 2008-09.
The question mark is whether you should cancel a red card as a red card. . . I’m not sure I know, but Opta obviously does.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been speaking following the game. Here is his reaction to Amazon Prime:
? “When we don’t win, it’s a step back. It was really hard with the sending off (and) the goal was similar against Tottenham. Even with one less guy, we tried to and we were near something — but then Wolves scored the second.
“(Onana) cannot pass the ball. Try to reach the ball and some boys don’t even look at the ball, but I don’t need to do it. The good news is that we were close to the pass. Even with 10 men.
“It’s one thing, but we lost. “
Bruno Fernandes was expelled and Manchester United by Rubén Amorim lost for the fourth time in five Premier League games.
There are two two victories for the new chief coach of the Wolves, Vitor Pereira; However, Amorim, who once left Marcus Rashford on his side, will have to dream of consecutive victories.
His has now passed to 14 in the Premier League; Three you put above the wolves.
Mark Critchley analyzes the entire Molineux action.
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Wolves 2 Manchester United 0: What was Fernandes doing? An olimpico problem, what next for Amorim?
Manchester United have now lost 4 of their seven Ruben Amorim Premier League games.
As for the Wolves, they are unbeaten in their last 8 Boxing Day matches.
Our United correspondent Andy Mitten has fun.
Five defeats for Ruben Amorim in 10 games in all competitions since taking a fee from Manchester United.
More defeats suffered by Erik Ten Hag in his 14 games to start the season.
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The final whistle sounds, Molineux erupted and Vitor Pereira managed two wins in his first two games as Wolves boss, and conceded a goal.
As for Manchester UnitedArray. . Celacy Me. You need to be Bruno Fernandes right now.
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It’s done. Hwang at the counter, made through Cuhna.
It’s two o’clock. It’s a victory for the Wolves. They are out of the Premier League relegation zone.
And Manchester United are defeated.
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Antony with the center from the right, Harry Maguire responds well but his header is still comfortable for SA to recover.
Then, just at the right time, Matheus Cunha won a free-kick on United’s side, which increased the tension for a while.
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It’s pretty intense pressure from Manchester United now, but most of it is in desperation — and more importantly, Wolves are generally keeping them at bay and Jose Sa’s goal protected.
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The replacements continue.
Craig Dawson and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde replace Wolves, making way for Strand Larsen and Semedo.
Another six minutes to executearray . .
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Booking for Doherty as he takes a swipe at Garnacho. That’s six yellows tonight.
But we have more additional minimums than reserves here. We’re going to get eight, and they’re just getting started.
First up, Wolves defend the initial free kick delivery — and then the subsequent corner.
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There is also a VAR check on a possible penalty after this Manchester United tension. The passage of the game will pass for a long time, however, in the end, VAR informed referee Tony Harrington that his initial resolution not to award a kick for a foul in the wolves’ box was correct.
We are heading to the last minutesArray. .
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More Pereira Vitor adjustments, while the Wolves Ait-Nouri by Rodrigo Gomes-although for several seconds, Strand Larsen thought it was he who left.
Then play restarts and United lay siege to the Wolves goal. Sa repels one effort and the Wolves defence blocks Mazraoui’s shot from the edge of the box.
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Thanks to Manchester United here. They may have been reduced to 10, but they still represent a goal of goal and cause problems to the Wolves.
Casemiro fired a great cross from the left, which Garnacho met with a header, and fortunately for José Sa, the ball went over his crossbar.
But it is observed that United now sees much more ball, despite being damaged.
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Some more adjustments from Rubén Amorim while trying to force the problem,
Alejandro Garnacho and Joshua Zirkzee are on, with an ineffective Hojlund and quiet Amad Diallo making way.
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Well, Var verifies the offside while Larsen is reduced at the time of attempt, but it is fair to say that even the attacker knew that he about 3 meters off there.
It should be noted here that the Wolves have lost more times than they won the first game this season.
And that explains why the miller’s nervous screams are currently going on.
A goal at the moment would be priceless, will they get it?
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Indicate the first Titor Pereira and Wolves adjustments tonight.
It’s a double change, with Hwang Hee-chan for Goncalo Groedes.
Tommy Doyle comes on to replace Joao Gomes.
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Somehow, it is not surprising to see Cunha mark this strange objective. He has been a guy possessed today: running, turning, less than the ball and shouting at teammates when they are not precisely where they think they deserve to be.